Menopause, caused by ovarian aging and exhaustion of the ovarian reserve, marks the end of a woman's fertility. Although many aspects of these processes are well understood, the overall dynamics remai...
Our cells are constantly being damaged by factors such as UV rays, radiation, toxins and chemicals. In women, this can lead to poor egg quality, which in turn can cause infertility, miscarriage, birth...
A newly discovered line of communication between body muscles and the pituitary gland may play an unexpected role in female fertility, according to a new study. Infertility Therapies McGill Universi...
It is a small pill with a big responsibility. But despite its main task being to prevent pregnancies, the birth control pill could also help to reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer, according ...
Researchers at Crick have discovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate sperm development and affect fertility in male mice. This research could help to understand why some men do not produce en...
A new Australian study has uncovered a possible reason why some pregnancies achieved with the help of assisted reproductive technology (ART) can lead to birth defects compared to naturally conceived p...
During IVF treatment, doctors use ultrasound scans to monitor the size of the follicles – small sacs in the ovaries that contain eggs – and to decide when to administer a hormone injection known a...
An estimated 186 million people worldwide are affected by infertility, with tubal blockages accounting for 11% to 67% of cases of female infertility. In AIP Advances from AIP Publishing, researchers a...
